Sunday in Kisumu

Today we went to church at Ring Road and had the opportunity to see a lot of the day school kids and teachers. Cassi and I walked to and from church with Alex, a kind and smart boy from class 8 who lives with Chris & Sarah - we joked with him that he was our body guard, and he pretty much was as he’s grown super tall since we met him and his buddy Fabbish two years ago during the TOMS shoe fitting. I don’t feel unsafe here, but am very aware that I stand apart from most when out and about...it’s best to not walk alone and to have a trusty local to pal around with.
A couple of kids came to the house in the afternoon for a true American lunch of turkey sandwhiches (for those concerned about what we’re eating - it’s been super versatile from local chapati and beans to vegetarian Indian, to taco soup, so plenty of options!) and then later in the day to play in the Nicholson’s yard. This is a weekly thing and children gather at the gate every Sunday afternoon to play and spend time at the house. It was another laid back day but I got to spend some quality time one on one with several of the kids and learn more about them. I know they are all having a tough time with the reality the Nicholsons will be leaving at the end of December as this couple and family truly are doing Gods work in a very big way and have shown immense love and compassion and support towards the Ring Road community.

Some pictures from the past few days...

Wifi is spotty so sharing when I can!

xo,

Mandy